As I take leave of my position at the school, I would like to thank the community for the most wonderful sendoff which I have received. Starting with the moving Matric Valedictory on Thursday evening to the wonderful student Assembly run by the SRC featuring students from Grades 8 to 11 to the beautiful cocktail party given by the SABJE Board and the staff of the High School, these are precious moments and memories which I will truly cherish.
The past nine years working for this community have been rewarding and meaningful for me. We have experienced the highest of highs together and also walked together during some of the saddest and most difficult times. Covid presented us with unbelievable challenges in 2020 and 2021 and we weathered the storm together. I have loved every minute of my time here and will miss this special place more than you realise. I have gotten to know each student who has passed this way and their families.
I have had the honour and the privilege of being the leader of this wonderful family of students, parents and teachers and now, after 9 years of service, it is time for me to move on and take on the next challenge which lies ahead.
To the Community of King David Victory Park I say L’hitraot and not goodbye. Until we meet again, may G-d hold you all in the palm of his hand.
Wishing all of our families a Chag Sukkot Sameach and a good holiday.
Shabbat Shalom
ANDREW BAKER
HEBREW / JUDAICA
7 OCTOBER
King David High School Victory Park commemorated the horrific massacre that occurred last year in the Otef Aza area, in the south of Israel. With the help of the SRC who ran seven stations, “Nova”, “Hostages”, “Soldiers”, “Kibbutzim”, “Tunnel”, “Discussion”, “Creativity”, the students participated in discussions and activities. They also watched a variety of videos that were carefully chosen to commemorate this event. Rabbi Seeff and Josh Sevitz were our guests on the morning.
DIJE PLUS
The DIJE PLUS prepared an exhibition of experiences, capturing the tragedies of 7 October. The Grade 10 students visited this exhibition and had an enriching experience at the Base, where the exhibition was displayed.
SHANA TOVA and GMAR CHATIMA TOVA to our students and their families.
Shabbat Shalom
Mrs. H. Ben-Moshe
7 OCTOBER
To commemorate the events of 7 October, our students participated in a powerful and meaningful programme which was facilitated by the SRC. In small groups, the students moved through different interactive stations that addressed different aspects of the tragedy that struck Israel on Simchat Torah last year. There was a strong focus on telling our own story, as the Jewish People, and not defining ourselves by what has been done to us. In the face of the ongoing trauma, we continuously remember our enduring resilience which has allowed our nation to survive and thrive for thousands of years. The maturity with which the students approached this important day has filled us with pride in our next generation at KDHSVP.
FROM THE RABBI
YOM KIPPUR Fast begins: 17:54 Fast Ends: 18:45
Yom Kippur message 2024
Torah is considered an “inheritance” for the Jewish people. In Hebrew there are two words for “inheritance”. One is “nachalah” and the other is “morasha”. A “nachalah” is something you inherit and you can use as you see fit. A “morasha” is different. This is a heritage that has been passed down to you and cannot be tampered with. It is something that must be preserved intact so that it can be passed down to future generations. Torah is compared to this type of inheritance.
As we approach Yom Kippur, we need to become more aware of our responsibility regarding our role in passing down our wonderful heritage to future generations.
Shabbat Shalom RABBI RABINOWITZ
Mrs G Katz
SOCCER FAREWELL MR BAKER—STUDENT ASSEMBLY
SOCCER FAREWELL MR BAKER—STAFF PARTY
DIJE PLUS—365 INTERACTIVE MUSEUM
The Grade 10s visited the immersive DIJE Plus exhibit, commemorating the devastating atrocities in Israel and their global impact on the Jewish Nation. We walked through the remarkable and emotion-provoking exhibits while being guided by an audio. Each exhibit revealed harrowing events, personal narratives, and the enduring spirit of the Jewish People. This powerful experience educated and inspired us, fostering empathy, solidarity, and pride in our shared heritage. The DIJE Plus VP students feel proud of their role in bringing this exhibit to life. We are grateful for the opportunities to strengthen our connection and understanding of our homeland.
Atara Haberfeld
SOCCER VALEDICTORY
SOCCER VALEDICTORY
King David High School Victory Park Issue 28: 11/10/2024
SPORT FIXTURES
Day Activity and Time
Monday 14 October Cricket Practice 15:00-16:30
Girls’ Touch Rugby Practice 15:00-16:30 Tennis Practice 15:00-16:30
Tuesday 15 October
Running Club 07:15-08:30
Grade 8&9 Rugby 07:15-08:30
Grade 8&9 Netball 07:15-08:30
AFRIKAANS EISTEDFODD
On Tuesday, 8 October, twenty of our Grade 8, 9 and 10 students participated in the Afrikaans National Eisteddfod of South Africa at our school. Esmarie van der Merwe was the adjudicator. Our students can be proud of their outstanding results. The following students were awarded with a diploma for their Afrikaans Poetry ensembles: Grade 8: Galya Gruskin, Gabriella Seymour and Raphaella Lalou, Grade 10: Leah-Micah Silberman and Elisha Meyer, and Daniel Segal, Joshua Woolf and Maxem Radford. Three of our Grade 10 students, Joshua Woolf, Saul Ephron and
Parents of Ryan Freiman GR 10C
TUESDAY 15 OCTOBER
Parents of Jessie Du Preez GR 10V
Parents of Aryel Furman GR 10I
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